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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.81, 4,546.86 and 1,802.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.81, 4,546.86 and 1,802.73 is: 2,487.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.81 : 4,546.86 = 1,802.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.81/4,546.86 = 1,802.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.81x = 4,546.86 × 1,802.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.81x = 8,196,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196,760.93/3,294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.78

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